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Antey Family History

Antey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Antley, Anstey, Ante, Antes, Aney, Mantey, Antee, Cantey, Anker

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Where is the Antey family from?

You can see how Antey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Antey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Antey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Antey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Antey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Antey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Superintendent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Antey. 50% of Antey men worked as a Superintendent.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Superintendent
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

What Antey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Antey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Antey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Antey. For the veterans among your Antey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Antey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Antey in 1969 was 76, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Antey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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